Saturn VUE A Reality
#1
Saturn VUE A Reality
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/01/09/d...rn-vue-hybrid/
and you guys thought GM was going to trash the whole thing :p
and you guys thought GM was going to trash the whole thing :p
#2
Re: Saturn VUE A Reality
I know, I'm shocked!
I saw it last night on the Auto Show coverage, and was amazed. Funny how all these companies that said that Hybrids were a small niche market are rolling out hybrid after hybrid...
I saw it last night on the Auto Show coverage, and was amazed. Funny how all these companies that said that Hybrids were a small niche market are rolling out hybrid after hybrid...
#5
Re: Saturn VUE A Reality
And let's not forget the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade...a dinosaur, but GMs making a go at giving her decent #s (25 hwy). Ford ain't even considering the larger SUVs.
WE hope they are headed for near-extinction, but it will be a long death and they will never completely die- so they might as well be made better.
I do like and understand GMs approach- fix up the biggest resource suckers (and largest profit margins) first. If only they had done it 5 years ago. Sigh.
I forgot and can't find the thread now to re-learn- what is the platform mix philosophy between BAS and dual-mode/AFM? Passenger duty/cargo? Or is dual-mode the long term method while BAS is stopgap?
WE hope they are headed for near-extinction, but it will be a long death and they will never completely die- so they might as well be made better.
I do like and understand GMs approach- fix up the biggest resource suckers (and largest profit margins) first. If only they had done it 5 years ago. Sigh.
I forgot and can't find the thread now to re-learn- what is the platform mix philosophy between BAS and dual-mode/AFM? Passenger duty/cargo? Or is dual-mode the long term method while BAS is stopgap?
#7
Re: Saturn VUE A Reality
Hi Everyone;
Well I can tell you that speaking for myself and the Dealer I work for and all the Saturn Employees we are all very excited and pleased that G/M has made this decision.
Reason; we all need our Jobs!!!!
Terry
One Exit from the Saturn Plant:
Well I can tell you that speaking for myself and the Dealer I work for and all the Saturn Employees we are all very excited and pleased that G/M has made this decision.
Reason; we all need our Jobs!!!!
Terry
One Exit from the Saturn Plant:
#8
Re: Saturn VUE A Reality
i hope they improve the body on this model for safety, because its didn't score well at all and its suppose to be big and strong!
edit:' never mind I was wrong about the crash ratings, 06 models scored 5 stay for everything..... interesting
edit:' never mind I was wrong about the crash ratings, 06 models scored 5 stay for everything..... interesting
Last edited by philmcneal; 01-13-2006 at 03:44 AM.
#10
Re: Saturn VUE A Reality
Originally Posted by xcel
.....___Martin, if you are tuning in, the Greenline VUE’s grille is disproportionately small and looks like a mess. Very Suzuki like The Equinox looks far better …
Originally Posted by xcel
And what is up with the 4-speed? You guys were selling ancient 3-speeds in Cavaliers when the Japanese were selling 4’s in Corolla’s and Civic’s in the distant past. You are doing the same with the 4-speed when everyone else is running 5 and 6 speeds today.
Unlike most other auto manufacturers, GM designs and manufactures most of our own transmissions. As such, new transmission programs have to compete with new vehicle programs for funding, engineering resources, and timing. Given the choice of delaying a vehicle program or introducing a transmission a little later than planned, the vehicle usually wins. GM transmissions are known for being among the most efficient in the industry. Several automakers buy their transmissions from GM. The efficiency of GM transmission designs is part of the reason why a Chevy Impala with a 3.5L OHV / 4 spd (old tech?) gets 2 mpg better EPA rated hwy than a lighter Toyota Camry 3.3L DOHC / 5 speed. At the end of the day, it's not the number of gears that matters, it's the results. Now, granted that same Impala would likely get even better fuel economy with a 6 speed. Same would be true of the Green Line. Stay tuned
Originally Posted by xcel
How is the driveline shock from gear to gear given the wide spreads when compared to your competitors?
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
Peace,
Martin